Membership Sales Manager

Position Title
Membership Development Manager

Reports to
Membership Director

Position Summary
The Membership Development Manager at the Union League Club of Chicago is a dynamic sales professional responsible for driving membership growth through proactive sales strategies and relationship‑building initiatives. This role collaborates closely with senior management to achieve membership goals and enhance club growth.

Key Responsibilities

Meet monthly individual sales goals through proactive methods such as member referrals, lead follow‑ups, and networking at community events.

Conduct in‑person tours of the clubhouse and confidently close membership sales on site.

Assist in recruiting efforts, develop creative sales strategies and contribute innovative ideas to drive membership growth.

Possess an outgoing personality with a positive attitude and be comfortable engaging with high‑net‑worth individuals.

High proficiency in Excel, Zoom, and comfortable with public speaking at hosted events.

Thrive in a fast‑paced team environment and maintain a positive attitude.

Maintain a polished demeanor suitable for executive interactions.

Additional Functions

Collaborate with General Manager, Board President, Membership Director, and Membership Team to achieve annual membership recruitment goals.

Identify and cultivate leads for new members through engagement with Chicago businesses and associations.

Assist in day‑to‑day tasks such as imputing proposals, information gathering, and event planning.

Represent the club at civic and industry functions to attract potential members.

Support club policies and standards while fostering inter‑departmental relationships to bolster membership efforts.

Participate actively in community associations to expand networking opportunities.

Analyze membership trends, forecast benchmarks, and report variances to management.

Support various committees to achieve membership and departmental goals.

Maintain accurate prospect and membership records and ensure confidentiality of member information.

Prepare monthly and special membership reports as required.

Benefits

This position offers a salary plus commission structure, incentivizing sales performance.

401k available with company match.

Health benefits after 90 days.

Complimentary lunch and coffee provided daily by the Club.

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